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- U.S.–Iran War / Gulf Shipping Crisis
Oil tankers burn as Iranian strikes defy Trump’s claim war is near end — Reuters
Two fuel tankers caught fire at an Iraqi port after suspected Iranian strikes, escalating tensions in the Gulf and raising fears that the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel is far from over. The attack highlights growing risks to global shipping lanes.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-iran-signal-no-quick-end-war-tankers-burn-iraqi-waters-2026-03-12/
- Global Energy Crisis / Oil Supply Shock
World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption from Middle East war, IEA says — Reuters
The International Energy Agency warned that the Iran war has triggered the largest oil supply disruption in history, cutting global supply by roughly 8 million barrels per day. Strategic reserves are being released to stabilize markets.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/world-faces-largest-ever-oil-supply-disruption-middle-east-war-iea-says-2026-03-12/
- Oil Markets Surge Amid Hormuz Crisis
Oil gains as Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed — Reuters
Oil prices surged nearly 9% after Iran signaled it would keep the Strait of Hormuz closed following attacks on tankers. Brent crude climbed above $100 per barrel, intensifying global economic concerns.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-climbs-tankers-are-attacked-iraqi-waters-amid-middle-east-war-2026-03-12/
- Russia Calls for End to U.S.–Israel War Against Iran
Russia urges US and Israel to halt the war on Iran — Reuters
Russia called on Washington and Tel Aviv to immediately stop military operations against Iran and pursue diplomatic solutions, warning that continued escalation risks destabilizing the entire Middle East.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/russia-calls-israel-us-end-iran-war-2026-03-12/
- Goldman Sachs Forecasts Oil Spike
Goldman Sachs raises oil price forecasts amid prolonged Hormuz disruption — Reuters
Goldman Sachs increased its forecast for crude prices as the Iran conflict threatens to keep the Strait of Hormuz partially closed. Oil could approach record highs if disruptions persist.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/goldman-sachs-raises-q4-brent-wti-crude-price-forecast-amid-longer-hormuz-2026-03-12/
- Iranian Opposition Doubts Regime Collapse
Bombing won’t overthrow Iran’s clerical regime, dissidents say — Reuters
Iranian opposition leaders say the U.S.–Israeli bombing campaign alone will not topple Iran’s ruling system, arguing that only domestic uprisings could achieve regime change.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/bombing-wont-overthrow-ruling-clerics-iran-dissidents-say-2026-03-12/
- Russia Continues Nuclear Cooperation with Iran
Rosatom says it will stay in Iran despite war — Reuters
Russia’s state nuclear company confirmed it will continue building additional units at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant despite the ongoing U.S.–Israeli war, signaling Moscow’s continued strategic partnership with Tehran.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/russias-rosatom-says-it-will-stay-iran-despite-war-2026-03-12/
- Israel Targets Iranian Nuclear Facility
Israeli military says it struck site tied to Iran’s nuclear programme — Reuters
Israel confirmed it targeted a facility linked to Iran’s nuclear program during recent strikes, marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-backed campaign against Tehran’s strategic infrastructure.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-says-it-targeted-site-used-irans-nuclear-programme-2026-03-12/
- Humanitarian Crisis Expands in Iran
Up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran by war — Reuters
The UN refugee agency reports that millions of Iranians have been displaced internally since the conflict began in late February, highlighting the growing humanitarian crisis.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/up-32-million-people-displaced-inside-iran-by-conflict-un-says-2026-03-12/
- India-Iran Shipping Exception Amid Hormuz Crisis
Iran allows India-flagged tankers through Strait of Hormuz — Reuters
Iran has allowed Indian-flagged tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz despite the blockade affecting global shipping, reflecting India’s strategic energy relationship with Tehran.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/india/iran-allow-india-flagged-tankers-pass-through-strait-hormuz-indian-source-says-2026-03-12/